William Shakespeare's books in order

The William Shakespeare's series by Bruce Coville is a five-book series running from 1994 to 2007, starting with The Tempest.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Tempest 1994 Bruce Coville Buy
2 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1996 Bruce Coville Buy
3 Romeo and Juliet 1999 Bruce Coville Buy
4 Twelfth Night 2003 Bruce Coville Buy
5 The Winter’s Tale 2007 Bruce Coville Buy

Bruce Coville’s William Shakespeare’s series retells some of Shakespeare’s best-known plays in a format aimed at younger readers. The series started in 1994 with The Tempest and went on to cover A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1996), Romeo and Juliet (1999), Twelfth Night (2003), and The Winter’s Tale (2007). Each book adapts a different play, so the five titles work as standalone reads.

Since every entry is based on a separate Shakespeare play, there is no ongoing plot connecting them. Readers can pick up any volume that interests them, though the publication order listed above provides a natural path through the collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Shakespeare's series?

There are five books in the William Shakespeare’s series, published between 1994 and 2007.

What is the first book in the William Shakespeare's series?

The first book in the William Shakespeare’s series is The Tempest, published in 1994.

Do you need to read the William Shakespeare's books in order?

Reading the William Shakespeare’s series in publication order starting with The Tempest (1994) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the five books.

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